Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) — Original 1998
Federal law restricting the collection of personal information from children under 13 by websites and online services. Requires parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing children's personal information. Enforced by the FTC. Foundation for all subsequent children's online privacy legislation.
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Other policies covering the same harm domain